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The Gamm Honors 40 Seasons With Celebration Of Providence Years
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2025
The Gamm continued to celebrate its 40th anniversary season on Monday, April 14 with a deeply nostalgic evening in its original home city of Providence.
The Gamm Theatre Stages Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will present a special staging of Tony Kushner's two-part epic, Angels in America, directed by Brian McEleney. The pair of productions gets underway with Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches opening on May 29.
Ballet Ri To Present SWAN LAKE & Annual Gala This May At The Vets
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
Ballet RI has announced its presentation of* Swan Lake*, one of the world's most beloved ballets, premiering this May at THE VETS.
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour Will Now Launch Fall 2026
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2025
The National Tour of The Who's TOMMY will now launch in Fall 2026. The touring production was previously set to launch in Fall 2025 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. The Broadway revival played 21 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre.
Review: RIVERDANCE 30-THE NEW GENERATION at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - April 08, 2025
Whether you’re one of those who’s seen it a number of times in its 30-year run or just witnessing it for the very first time, like me, there’s a ton to love about this energetic musical and dance spectacular.  “Riverdance 30-The New Generation” does an incredible job of working to make all theatre-goers happy, combining some of the great history of the three decades of performances along with some new energy and dances to keep everything so fresh.
Review: LA TEMPESTAD at Trinity Rep
by Jessica Tabak - April 06, 2025
What did our critic think of LA TEMPESTAD at Trinity Rep?
Photos: HAMLET at The Gamm Theatre
by Emmy Rice - April 06, 2025
William Shakespeare's Hamlet is now open at The Gamm Theatre. It is running through April 27 and is directed by Tony Estrella. See below for photos of the production! 
Review: PICNIC at The Arctic Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - April 02, 2025
The Arctic Playhouse welcomes the advent of spring with a gratifying production of esteemed playwright William Inge’s “Picnic,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic drama about the choices people make and the paths they take, intentionally or otherwise, to find happiness and avert loneliness.
BEATLES ROCK And More Come to Cotuit Center For The Arts This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2025
Cotuit Center for the Arts is bursting with creativity this spring with a vibrant lineup of performances, concerts, workshops, and visual arts events.
2025 Class Of The ARTS Scholarships Program Revealed
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
the Providence Performing Arts Center's Community Outreach Committee has revealed that 101 Rhode Island middle school students have each received an ARTS Scholarship. Learn more!
Review: FAT HAM at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Jay Pateakos - March 30, 2025
What did our critic think of FAT HAM at Wilbury Theatre Group?
Review: A DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE AT AS220 by Through The Glass Theatre.
by John McDaid - March 28, 2025
Sarah Ruhl’s plays walk a tightrope between the real and the surreal, often gazing into the absurd with disarming sincerity. Fortunately, Through The Glass Theatre is right at home in that liminal space. Their earnest, straightforward staging of Dead Man’s Cell Phone lets Ruhl’s quirky meditation on death, disconnection, and intimacy unfold with pathos and wit.
Photos: First Look At Rhode Island Premiere Of FAT HAM At Wilbury Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Check out just released production photos by Erin X. Smithers of the Wilbury Theatre Group's Rhode Island premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama: Fat Ham by James Ijames. 
Photos: NEVER THE SINNER At Reverie Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2025
Check out photos from Reverie Theatre Group’s production of Never The Sinner have dropped, taken by Reverie’s production photographer Dave Cantelli. 
THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED, SUFFS And More Set for 2025/2026 Broadway Season At Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the Theatre’s 2025/2026 Broadway Season, featuring the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.
2025 NEWPORT CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Returns In July
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2025
From July 4-22, 2025, the Newport Classical Music Festival offers an unparalleled experience, combining 29 intimate concerts featuring over 100 artists with the grandeur and opulence of 11 iconic venues.
Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Burbage Theatre
by Jay Pateakos - March 24, 2025
If you've ever felt left out or not able to connect with a particular group, unable to socialize or detested being touched, Burbage's 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' will hit many personal cords.
Children's Musician Laurie Berkner Coming to Rhode Island in April
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2025
Laurie Berkner will return to the Providence area with two performances of her “Greatest Hits” solo concert for families on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
Singer-Songwriter Will Dailey Celebrates Album Release At The Parlour In April
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Eight-time Boston Music Award winner Will Dailey will bring his new album Boys Talking to life when he performs April 4th at The Parlour in Providence, Rhode Island.
JERRY AND JOE: BIRTH OF A SUPERHEO to be Presented by The Daydream Theatre and the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Daydream Theatre and the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble will present the spring show 'Jerry and Joe: Birth of the Superhero. The play is written and directed by Lenny Schwartz. Learn more!
The Gamm Celebrates 40 Years With A Grand Night Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will hold its annual benefit at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Providence in celebration of its 40th anniversary season.
Shakespeare's HAMLET Closes The Gamm Anniversary Subscription Season
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre closes its 40th anniversary season with a captivating new production of Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the playwright whose work cemented and continues to elevate the theater's regional reputation for fearless, timeless art.
Review: THE PEOPLE VS. FRANKENSTEIN at Attleboro Community Theatre
by Jay Pateakos - March 04, 2025
As a huge fan of Mary's Shelley's 1818 'Frankenstein' book, this world premiere production of 'The People vs. Frankenstein' based on the book written by by Nicola Cuti and Kevin M. Glover(Glover was at the performance!) peaked my interest.
Oversoul Theatre Collective Reveals Upcoming March Events
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective, the resident arts organization at the Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery, will present an exciting lineup of cultural and artistic events this March. Learn more.
Cotuit Center For The Arts Presents ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2025
Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Always, Patsy Cline, a heartwarming and toe-tapping musical celebrating the legendary country singer and her remarkable bond with devoted fan Louise Seger.

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